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1919: Hygiene for Young People, a Reader for Pupils in Form III on the Public Schools, by A. P. Knight
$45.00Hygiene for Young People is a non-fiction book written by A. P. Knight, a Professor of Physiology at Queen’s University in Kingston. The book was published in 1919 and recommended by the Minister of Education for use in school libraries in Ontario. The book is intended for pupils in Form III on public schools and provides information on hygiene and health practices.
The book is a historical artifact with a grey hardcover cloth volume and black lettering on the cover and spine. The wear, staining, and fading on the cover are due to heavy use and the passage of time. The book belonged to Jack Dudgeon, as signed on various pages, and has some fingerprints and dog ears throughout.
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1909: The Foreigner, A Tale of Saskatchewan, by Ralph Connor
$55.00The Foreigner, A Tale of Saskatchewan by Ralph Connor, published in 1909 by The Westminster Company in Toronto. The book is set in Saskatchewan and follows the story of a foreigner who comes to settle in the area. The red hardcover cloth volume has some wear, rubbing, and fading due to use and the passage of time. The book contains an old note from D. A. Scott, General Merchant and Produce Dealer, made out to a Mrs. J. Foster by Gladys S. for the purchase of dog bread, brown sugar, and other items. The inside cover is inscribed in black ink “To Grandpa From [?] Hackett, Xmas 1959.”
The book is a classic Canadian novel that provides a glimpse into the early settlement of Saskatchewan. The novel explores themes of immigration, identity, and belonging. The book is a valuable piece of Canadian literature that captures the spirit of the time and provides insight into the experiences of early settlers in Canada.
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1959: Adelaide, by Jean Thomas Ungerer
$45.00Adelaide is a children’s illustrated book written by Jean Thomas Ungerer. The story is set in 1959, in Adelaide, and follows the adventures of a young girl named Adelaide. The book is a large format hardcover volume with an illustrated cover. Although the cover shows some wear and foxing, the body of the book is intact and clean, with no markings or writing.
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1955: The Adventures of Pinocchio, by Carlo Collodi, illustrated by Roberta MacDonald
$45.00The Adventures of Pinocchio is a classic children’s book written by Carlo Collodi and illustrated by Roberta MacDonald. The story follows the adventures of a wooden puppet named Pinocchio who dreams of becoming a real boy. Along the way, Pinocchio encounters a host of characters, including a talking cricket, a sly fox, and a kind fairy. However, his mischievous nature and tendency to tell lies often land him in trouble.
This vintage edition of the book, published in 1955, features beautiful illustrations by MacDonald and is in near fine condition, with only moderate wear to the dust jacket.
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1889: Poetical Works by Elizabeth Barret Barret (Mrs. E. B. Browning)
$85.00Poetical Works by Elizabeth Barrett Browning is a collection of poems by the renowned poet, published by George Routledge and Sons in London. The hardcover volume features a half leather binding with a leather spine and corners, adorned with gilt lettering and ornamentation on the spine. The fore-edges are painted in the same color and design as the endpapers and cover. The book is in a fine condition with minimal wear, except for a rip separating the front cover from the spine, which is being held together by thread.
$105.00